Players, agents react to NFL's $765M concussion lawsuit settlement

The NFL will have to pay up to $765 million to a group of approximately 4,500 former players who sued the league over concussion-related issues. But is it enough?

Not hardly, based on the initial reaction from players (current and former) and agents to the settlement announcement. The near-unanimous opinion appeared to be that the NFL got off light in the case, which some thought would cost the league upwards of $2 billion before all was said and done.

Current Raiders punter Chris Kluwe, always one to speak his mind, at least acknowledged that the $765-million fee was better than nothing, though he joined Curry in wondering what it will really accomplish:

Glad to see the older guys are getting taken care of with the concussion settlement. It'll never be enough, but it's a start.

Others, including ex-NFL player LeCharles Bentley were less magnanimous. Bentley sued the Browns following his retirement in 2009, after he contracted a serious staph infection while attempting to rehab a knee injury.

In all seriousness, there are some players that REALLY deserve that money. They were original guinea pigs of this game. Sad part, they STILL